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Andriyivsky Descent (Andriyivsky Uzviz) It is one of the most beautiful streets in Kyiv. From the ancient times it was the way that connected Old Kyiv (Upper city) with Podol (Lower city). Nowadays Andriivsky descent is called Kyiv Monmartr — there are a lot of picture galleries and painters along the street; musicians, artists come here almost every day. Here you can buy Ukrainian souvenirs — embroidered clothes, painted plates and dishes. There is also Literature Memorial Museum to Mikhail Bulgakov, commonly called the Bulgakov House is a museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, dedicated to a Kyiv-born Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov.

It is a historic gateway in the ancient city walls of Kyiv. The modern history states that this gateway was one of three constructed by Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Kiev, in 1037, about when the Saint Sophia Cathedral was erected.

Get in touch with God’s spirit – churches and cathedrals St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery Step off the funicular – and you’ll see this great and majestic building! The exterior of the structure was rebuilt in the Ukrainian Baroque style in the 18th century while the interior remained in its original Byzantine style.

2. St. Andrew’s Church The church was constructed in 1747–1754, to a design by the Imperial Russian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. There is a lovely view on the Dnipro river from the area at the top of the hill, where the church is standing.

It serves the city of Kyiv, connecting the historic Uppertown, and the lower commercial neighborhood of Podil through the steep hill overseeing the Dnipro River. The travel time between the stations is approximately 3 minutes. Sit, relax and enjoy the view! The funicular provides daily service to 10,000-15,000 passengers, and annually to 2.8 million passengers.

The square is an important economic, cultural, and transport center of the Podil, containing numerous architectural and historical monuments. The square is often used for various outdoor public festivities, including music concerts and fairs.

該廣場是一個重要的經濟文化及運輸中心，周圍有許多建築和歷史古蹟。這個廣場是通常用於各種戶外公共慶祝活動，包括音樂會和展覽會。

2.St. Michael's Square The second of the most important and the oldest squares in Kyiv. It is situated between St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery and St. Sophia’s Cathedral. There is a monument to Princess Olga on the square.